Surgeon Supports Organ Donor Ideas 22/09/2004 06:17 AM NewstalkZB Moves to address the increase the number of organ donations are getting support from a transplant surgeon. The Health Select Committee has presented a number of recommendations to Parliament, including one for a national organ donor register. Christchurch surgeon Professor Justin Roake says the committee's recommendation to increase funding for Organ Donation New Zealand to improve community and family education is also a good move. He also supports recommended moves to survey public awareness and attitudes to organ donation, saying it is important to understand what issues exist in the community. |